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Abalone

Haliotis tuberculata

Vulnerable

About

The Abalone (Haliotis tuberculata) is a species in the genus Haliotis. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is found across Belgium, France, Gabon, and 2 other countries, inhabiting Found across multiple habitat types including mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Gabon), Asia (Israel), and Europe (9 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇦 Gabon 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇱 Israel 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (động vật)

Phylum

Mollusca (động vật thân mềm)

Class

Gastropoda (Lớp Chân bụng)

Order

Lepetellida (Lepetellida)

Species

Haliotis tuberculata (Abalone)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese セイヨウトコブシ

Spanish oreja de mar

French orcille de mer

German Gemeine Abalone

Portuguese orelha

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Abalone?

The scientific name of Abalone is Haliotis tuberculata. It belongs to the genus Haliotis.

What is the conservation status of Abalone?

Abalone (Haliotis tuberculata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Abalone live?

Abalone is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Gabon), Asia (Israel), and Europe (9 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, France, Gabon, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain.

What family does Abalone belong to?

Abalone (Haliotis tuberculata) belongs to the genus Haliotis, which is part of the taxonomic family Haliotidae.

Is Abalone endangered?

Yes, Abalone (Haliotis tuberculata) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Abalone belong to?

Abalone (Haliotis tuberculata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (động vật).

What are the closest relatives of Abalone?

The closest relatives of Abalone in the genus Haliotis include Abalone, Abalone, Abalone, Abalone, Abalone.